THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Al Jolson
American entertainer, actor, and singer (1886–1950)
Al Jolson was born on May 26, 1886 in Seredžius, Lithuania and died on October 23, 1950, aged 64.
Born
May 26, 1886
Al Jolson died aged 64.
Died: October 23, 1950
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Seredžius, Lithuania
- Professions
- film actor, comedian, musician, actor, songwriter, vaudeville performer, singer, stage actor, jazz musician
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, United States
More about Al Jolson
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Birth name
- Asa Yoelson
- Pseudonyms
- Al Jolson
Family
- Spouse
- Ruby Keeler
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Internet Broadway Database
- Integrated Authority File
- Discogs
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Find a Grave
- filmportal.de
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Al Jolson when they died?
Al Jolson died aged 64.
When is Al Jolson’s birthday?
Al Jolson’s recorded birthday is May 26.
Where was Al Jolson born?
Al Jolson was born in Seredžius, Lithuania.
What was Al Jolson’s name at birth?
Al Jolson’s recorded birth name is Asa Yoelson.
When did Al Jolson die?
Al Jolson died on October 23, 1950.